Remember the days before smartphones, when television remotes were bulky devices that burned through batteries with a vengeance? Universal remotes were a lifesaver — though huge, they worked with ...

The main objective of this project is to develop a home automation system with Android application controlled remote. As technology is advancing so houses are also getting smarter. The project is ...

Have you ever found yourself juggling three or more remotes just to watch TV or adjust your smart home devices? It’s a frustratingly common scenario in today’s tech-filled homes. With the ...

Logitech on Tuesday announced the Harmony Express, a new universal remote that features the Alexa voice assistant. Amazon’s increasingly ubiquitous helper comes built into the device and is accessible ...

Whole-home automation and control company, Control4, has just added a new option for its customers who want a customizable way to operate their gadgets. The $600 Neeo is an ultra-thin aluminum-body ...

Theoretically, HomeKit supports fans as a smart home accessory. There are some HomeKit ceiling fans already on sale, but what I’ve been holding out for is a HomeKit tower fan for my office.

An update to the Google Home app finally allows your phone to easily control more features on compatible TVs. An update to the Google Home app finally allows your phone to easily control more features ...

[Alex] recently gave a Marantz audio amplifier the ability to be remotely-controlled via WiFi by interfacing an ESP32 board to a handy port, but the process highlights how interfacing to existing ...

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is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Apps and voice commands are fine for ...